Aligator missisipiensis
Size: 11.2-15.1 ft , 8.5-9.8 m
Lifespan: 30-60 years
Habitat: Swamps and wetlands from North Carolina-Florida-Texas
- 3rd strongest bite force of any animal living. (1sr Saltwater Crocodile, 2nd Nile Crocodile)
- Mothers protect offspring for first year of life
- Takes 20 years to become full grown
- Ostioderms are hardened scales on back, bulletproof against small bullets
- Rudder-like tail can shatter femur
- Have a third eyelid, nictitating membrane, acts like goggles underwater